Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1131 - 1177 Dangerous Aura

Chapter 1131: Chapter 1177 Dangerous Aura

The heart of the Pacific Ocean, Yaum Island, is a savage island covering over twenty square kilometers. Though the island can be marked on a map, it remains largely unexplored due to the numerous reefs surrounding it and its harsh environment, which is constantly shrouded in fog. From satellite images, only the outline of the island is visible; thus, it has always been uninhabited.

What exactly is on the island, and how the environment inside it is, nobody knows.

For fairness and justice, the competition required all squads to reach the island via airdrop. Initially, they gathered on an aircraft carrier, but they did not see any other squads there. Each squad was confined to a separate room upon boarding the carrier and was not allowed to come out until they boarded the helicopters to the island, though not at the same time.

The airdrop locations were predetermined spots marked on the radar. What lay beneath was unknown to all.

This time, the rules made the contest exceptionally competitive. Each participant wore a card containing personal information. The squad with the most collected cards by the end of the event would be the victor. Losing your card meant losing the right to continue and the only option then would be to use an additional transmitter to signal for helicopter evacuation.

To collect an opponent’s card, incapacitation was a must. However, no one was allowed any weapons on the island—only their card and a transmitter. Despite these precautions, in the eyes of the elites, many objects could serve as weapons, and even bare hands could prove lethal.

To minimize casualties, the competition stipulated that killing an opponent would deduct ten cards, causing a severe injury would deduct five, while minor injuries ranged from one to three cards deducted. This added a layer of complexity for all squads.

Only the strong could participate in the contest. While eliminating opponents using various means wouldn’t be too difficult, subduing them without inflicting harm proved quite challenging.

Thus, the competition wasn’t just a test for Li Yifei and his Flying Hawk Squad, but also a formidable challenge for elite teams worldwide, requiring their utmost capabilities to triumph.

The competition lasted for three days. By noon of the third day, the event would conclude. If a participant failed to exit the island and reach the rendezvous point within this time, no matter how many cards they had, they would all be invalidated.

The rules of the competition were only disclosed to Li Yifei and his team upon boarding the helicopter. The loud noise inside the aircraft wasn’t conducive to discussing tactics. They could only contemplate their strategic approach upon landing.

Li Yifei’s team slid down the ropes onto the island, frowning as they touched down onto a swamp with knee-deep water and dense aquatic plants that made walking difficult.

Additionally, they were unaware if any ferocious carnivores, like crocodiles, lurked within the swamp, which could add to their troubles.

Two Flying Hawk Squad members quickly surrounded Li Yifei and Zheng Mingrui in the center, vigilantly observing the surroundings.

Yifei and Mingrui immediately began discussing tactics.

"Boss, these rules seem to be in our favor. Hand-to-hand combat—I don’t believe anyone can beat you," one of them said.

Li Yifei shook his head: "This is about team collaboration, not solo combat. Plus, there are many unknowns, so we mustn’t be careless."

Zheng Mingrui nodded earnestly: "I understand, but I’m confident that we will prevail."

Li Yifei spoke with gravity: "I was thinking, with these rules, we must aim to seize the opponents’ cards, and they’ll be after ours. We can expect to be under siege from all sides, with no allies to speak of."

"Indeed! Any strategy planning to form alliances is unreliable. Boss, I have an idea. What if we hold our position at first, tail a stronger squad, and after they’ve collected enough cards, we then..." Zheng Mingrui gestured with a forceful sweep of his hand downward and chuckled.

Li Yifei nodded: "That’s a good strategy, but primarily, we must conceal our tracks well. And if an opportunity arises, we could seize cards ourselves. The key is not to expose our whereabouts too early."

After discussing some more details, they felt confident with the plan. Meanwhile, the other three had found the best route to leave the swamp, which was an urgent priority as staying there could easily reveal their position. They started moving in that direction, and when they were about fifty meters from the swamp’s edge, Li Yifei suddenly sensed danger. He signaled for the team to stop and cautiously scanned the surroundings. Yet, no trace of anyone was around—only insects like dragonflies and butterflies hovered above the water, along with a few frogs. The unseen danger felt all the more threatening.

The absence of a visible threat, especially one from beneath the water, could suggest a crocodile ambush. Such creatures were adept at stealth attacks from underwater, often going unnoticed until it’s too late. Crocodiles do not exactly live in solitude; there should be a few in such a swamp, and facing an attack from a group would be overwhelming.

But if crocodiles lived here, they should’ve surfaced at some point. Considering their absence, it seemed unlikely they were the cause of danger. So what could possibly instill such a sense of peril in Li Yifei?

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